The idea for this story came to me as I was standing in line at a local gift store. I overheard someone talking about the recent turtle watch, where people go down to the beach where a sea turtle has laid her eggs in the sand, to watch the babies hatch. The woman said she had heard that many of the little ones dont reach the ocean because they are grabbed by seagulls as they run down to the sea. The woman she was talking to remarked that it was lucky that turtles have shells; otherwise, many predators would be able to have them for lunch. And that was it. Enjoy. Murray Rivette
The idea for this story came to me as I was standing in line at a local gift store and I overheard someone talking about the recent "turtle watch," where people go down to the beach where a sea turtle has laid her eggs in the sand to watch the babies hatch. The woman said that she had heard that many of the little ones don't reach the ocean because they are grabbed up by sea gulls as they run down to the sea. The woman she was talking to remarked that it was lucky that turtles have shells; otherwise, many predators would be able to "have them for lunch." And that was it. Enjoy, Murray Rivette
Enter inside this picture book to join in on a day with Tucker and his friends. Enjoy a visual feast of gorgeous colors in a beautiful pond setting surrounded by tropical plants, cute animals, butterflies, and charming bugs. Your child will have many questions on all they see and learn of all the wonderful creatures we have in this enchanting world. Share their experiences as Tucker interacts with them throughout the day. Share playtime, a dip in the pond, and lunch. You will also learn how animals watch and protect one another, bringing comfort to all in their tight little ecosystem they call ‘home’. There is a joyous surprise ending as Tucker’s life changes to one with more purpose, fulfillment, and love. The day will be like no other and will become a yearly celebration. You will adore the outcome, so please venture in and celebrate this fun-filled, happy and magical day.
Enter inside this picture book to join in on a day with Tucker and his friends. Enjoy a visual feast of gorgeous colors in a beautiful pond setting surrounded by tropical plants, cute animals, butterflies, and charming bugs. Your child will have many questions on all they see and learn of all the wonderful creatures we have in this enchanting world. Share their experiences as Tucker interacts with them throughout the day. Share playtime, a dip in the pond, and lunch. You will also learn how animals watch and protect one another, bringing comfort to all in their tight little ecosystem they call 'home'. There is a joyous surprise ending as Tucker's life changes to one with more purpose, fulfillment, and love. The day will be like no other and will become a yearly celebration. You will adore the outcome, so please venture in and celebrate this fun-filled, happy and magical day.
Describes 15 tours in five regions of Northern Australia - Cape Yorke, Gulf Country, the Daly River region, the Kimberley and around Alice Springs. Presents information about plant and animal bush tucker found in the regions, and gives advice about dangers that may be encountered. Copiously illustrated. Includes maps, a list of suggested reading a nd an index. The author featured in the ABC TV series 'Bush Tucker Man'. His other publications include 'Bush Tucker Man - Stories of Exploration and Survival'.
Featuring in-depth contributions from an international team of experts, the Biology of Turtles provides the first comprehensive review of the Testudinata. The book starts with the premise that the structure of turtles is particularly interesting and best understood within the context of their development, novelty, functional diversity, and e
Winner, 2011 Book Award, The Wildlife Society2009 Outstanding Academic Title, Choice Ernst and Lovich’s thoroughly revised edition of this classic reference provides the most updated information ever assembled on the natural histories of North American turtles. From diminutive mud turtles to giant alligator snappers, two of North America’s most prominent experts describe the turtles that live in the fresh, brackish, and marine waters north of Mexico. Incorporating the explosion of new scientific information published on turtles over the past fifteen years—including the identification of four new species—Ernst and Lovich supply comprehensive coverage of all fifty-eight species, with discussions of conservation status and recovery efforts. Each species account contains information on identification, genetics, fossil record, distribution, geographic variation, habitat, behavior, reproduction, biology, growth and longevity, food habits, populations, predators, and conservation status. The book includes range maps for freshwater and terrestrial species, a glossary of scientific names, an extensive bibliography for further research, and an index to scientific and common names. Logically organized and richly illustrated—with more than two hundred color photographs and fifty-two maps—Turtles of the United States and Canada remains the standard for libraries, museums, nature centers, field biologists, and professional and amateur herpetologists alike.
Here is a highly unauthorized, totally entertaining guide to all things automotive. Cleverly mixing important car facts with silly and trivial ones, Car Crazy provides great reading for car lovers as it covers such topics as World Wide Web addresses for car companies, the "Lemon Law" amd how to use it, nicknames for cars, top 10 speed traps, and more.
In the longboat, he meets Sara Barnes, a girl of eighteen who has classic Celtic blue eyes and black hair, and he falls hopelessly in love. When they reach St. Augustine, they marry.With their new friend, Clint Walker, they move into the interior of the state and begin a lifetime of perils from Indians, a murdering renegade, and involvement in the Civil War. After the war, Jeremy quits their cattle business, and begins to grow oranges on 640 acres that he has bought from the state.The story continues through three generations of Tuckers, until Jeff, the youngest, is killed in a "moonshine" hijacking incident. His father is then The Last Tucker.
